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Kessock Bridge

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The Kessock Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge in northern Scotland that carries the A9 across the Beauly Firth between Inverness and the Black Isle. Opened in 1982, it replaced a ferry connection and created a more direct route for traffic traveling between Inverness and the northern Highlands. Its exposed setting requires attention to strong winds and marine conditions, and the crossing forms an important link on the principal northbound road through the region.

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Where is the Kessock Bridge?

The Kessock Bridge carries the A9 across the Beauly Firth between Inverness and the Black Isle in northern Scotland. It provides a direct road connection between the city and the peninsula. [Transport Scotland](https://www.transport.gov.scot/projects/a9-kessock-bridge-resurfacing/)

When did the Kessock Bridge open, and what did it replace?

The bridge formally opened on August 6, 1982, in a ceremony led by the Queen Mother. It replaced the Kessock Ferry and made the A9 route between Inverness and the Black Isle more direct. [Transport Scotland](https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/40-years-of-the-kessock-bridge/)

What type of bridge is Kessock Bridge?

It is a harp-type cable-stayed bridge about 1,056 metres long. Its design also includes seismic buffers because the crossing is near the Great Glen Fault. [Transport Scotland](https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/40-years-of-the-kessock-bridge/)

Why was the Kessock Bridge important for Scottish transport?

Before 1982, traffic had to use a ferry or take a longer inland route around the Beauly Firth. The bridge put the A9 on a continuous crossing and reduced journey times between Inverness and the Black Isle. [Transport Scotland](https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/40-years-of-the-kessock-bridge/)

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